Japanese Shibori Indigo Dyeing Starter Set from Japan — Natural Ai Dye, Cotton Cloths & Binding Tools, with English Guide

There is nothing quite like the moment you untie a bundle of cloth and see the pattern for the first time. Shibori is Japan's centuries-old resist-dyeing craft, and aizome — natural indigo — is the blue that has coloured everything from farmers' work coats to samurai underlayers. This starter set gives you every material you need for your first dye day, plus a plain-English guide that walks you through four classic patterns.

What's inside

• Natural indigo dye powder, 50g — pre-reduced, so you only add warm water. Enough for 3 to 5 pieces.

• Two undyed cotton tenugui cloths (35 x 90 cm) and one cotton tote bag, pre-washed and ready to dye

• Itajime clamping boards, rubber bands, clips, marbles and cotton cord for creating resists

• A pair of dyeing gloves

• 16-page English guide with step-by-step photos for the Kumo, Itajime, Arashi and Kanoko patterns

Good to know

• No mordant, no stove and no special equipment needed. A bucket and warm water are enough.

• Price includes all duties and import taxes, so there is nothing more to pay when your parcel arrives.

• Gift-wrapped in washi paper, ready to give exactly as it arrives.

• Packed and shipped from Japan with tracking.